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1974 Map of Chatham

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Chatham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Chatham Lighthouse stands as a sentinel over the shifting sands of the Atlantic coast in this mid-1970s topographic record. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of coastal inlets and freshwater bodies, including Oyster Pond, Lovers Lake, and Crows Pond. The maritime character of the community is evidenced by the Chatham Yacht Club and the inclusion of numerous tidal flats and shoals that dictate the local navigation and economy.

Settlement patterns reveal a mix of residential development and preserved natural spaces, with the Cape Cod National Seashore and Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge protecting significant stretches of the coastline. Genealogy researchers can locate several historical burial grounds, such as Peoples Cem, Union Cem, and Seaside Cem. The infrastructure of the era is well-represented by the Chatham Municipal Airport and a detailed road network including Queen Anne Road and Nickersons Neck Road.